3 The flow'ry Spring at thy command, 4 Thy hand in Autumn richly pours, 5 Seasons, and months, and weeks, and days, 6 And when in death is seal'd our tongue, 15. PSALM civ. 1-4. xxxi. 35. 1 BLESS God, O my soul! rejoice in his name; Ye nations, abroad his greatness proclaim. Surpassing in honour, dominion, and might, Surrounded with glory, his robe is the light. C 14 2 A canopy bright, the heavens he spread; The beams of his courts, on waters he laid: The clouds are his chariot, In majesty powerful, 3 As angels, the storms descend from on high; While firm on its basis, 4 The Lord shall rejoice, The works he hath made, 5 To him while I live the song I will raise; Delightful the strain, when tun'd to his praise. Cease ever transgression, still triumph his word; Bless God all ye people, my soul bless the Lord. 1 How 16. PSALM Cvii. 23-30. are thy servants bless'd, O Lord! how sure is their defence; Eternal wisdom is their guide, their help Omnipotence. 2 In foreign realms and lands remote, supported by thy care, Through burning climes they pass unhurt, and breathe in tainted air. 3 When by the dreadful tempest borne, They know thou art not slow to hear, 4 The storm is laid, the winds retire, The sea that roars at thy command, 5 In 'midst of dangers, fears, and deaths, We'll praise thee for thy mercies past, 6 Our life, while thou preserv'st that life, And death, when death shall be our lot, shall join our souls to thee. 17. PSALM CXiii. 1 YE saints and servants of the Lord, The triumphs of his name record, For ever bless his sacred name; Where'er the circling sun displays His greatness and his love proclaim. 2 God o'er the world extends his sway, But shadows of his glory are: His humblest servants are his care. 3 He lifts the needy from the dust, To blessings changes deepest woe. 18. PSALM CXxii. 1 THE joyful morn, my God! is come That calls me to thy honour'd dome, Thy presence to adore; My feet the summons shall attend, 2 Hither from Judah's utmost end, Here, eager to attest their joy, In hymns of praise their tongues employ, 3 Be peace implor'd by each on thee, O Sion! while with bended knee To Jacob's God we pray: How bless'd who calls himself thy friend, And safety guard his way. 4 O may'st thou free from hostile fear, 5 Seat of my friends and brethren, hail! How cease the zeal that in me glows 19. PSALM CXXXvi, 1 THE wonders of the Lord With joyful hearts relate, To him due praise afford, Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah! 2 The Sun he plac'd in heaven To bless the day with light, The moon and stars were given To chear the gloomy night. |